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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,423.80, 480,059.70 and 153,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,423.80, 480,059.70 and 153,844.60 is: 230,490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,423.80 : 480,059.70 = 153,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,423.80/480,059.70 = 153,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,423.80x = 480,059.70 × 153,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,423.80x = 73,854,592,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,854,592,522.62/320,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,490.35

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